commentators

noun

Definition of commentatorsnext
plural of commentator
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as in analysts

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as in broadcasters

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  1. observers
  2. columnists
  3. journalists
  4. reporters
Noun
  • While inaugural donations by companies are nothing new, observers suggest the cash, coupled with meetings at Mar-a-Lago, signal several leading technology businesses are trying to improve their standing with the president-elect.
    Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Within Iran, however, officials and observers appear divided.
    Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of observers
Noun
  • The following 17 Times staff writers and columnists, listed alphabetically, share their favorite sports stories from 2024.
    Los Angeles Times staff, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Read today’s Wordle Review, and get insights on the game from our columnists.
    New York Times, New York Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of columnists
Noun
  • When a shooter opened fire on Interstate 75, injuring five people, journalists sprung into action compiling all the scant details as the scene developed in the coming hours and days.
    Chris White, The Courier-Journal, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The year 2024 was one for the history books, and 538's visual journalists and reporters were hard at work explaining the data behind the news with visualizations and interactives.
    Katie Marriner, ABC News, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of journalists
Noun
  • Republic reporters Reia Li, Endia Fontanez and Zach Bradshaw and USA Today reporter Gabe Hauari contributed to this article.
    Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The team of reporters and visual journalists worked through plenty of logistical hurdles to bring close-to-live updates to readers each day, detailing everything from the heartwrenching witness testimony to details about Allen’s prison confessions.
    Chris White, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of reporters
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